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Block Oslo vs Sony SRS-XP500

What Oslo does better (0) and where SRS-XP500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Block Oslo
Block · 2022Oslo
0 advantages≈ $710
vs
Sony SRS-XP500
Sony · 2021SRS-XP500
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $550
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Dimensions

Size comparison

OsloSRS-XP500
410 × 520410275 × 572295
OsloSRS-XP500Difference
Height520 mm572 mm−52 mm
Width410 mm275 mm+135 mm
Depth410 mm295 mm+115 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Oslo better than SRS-XP500?

Oslo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XP500 better than Oslo?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Block OsloBlock Oslo≈ $710
Sony SRS-XP500Sony SRS-XP500≈ $5505.2
Sound
Lowest frequency45 Hz—
Highest frequency18,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight18,500 g—
Width410 mm275 mm
Height520 mm572 mm
Depth410 mm295 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBrown—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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